It feels kind of insane to say marble and other natural stones are having a moment right now, since they’ve been “trending” for quite literally centuries, but the past couple of years really have seen a boom in marble, marble alternatives, and natural stone in kitchens and bathrooms. Here’s our guide to marble, marble alternatives, and how to choose, featuring some amazing past ORC projects.

Color is one of the most nuanced elements in any design, and the English language doesn’t make it easy. We have maybe a dozen everyday words for color, but color itself has dozens of distinct properties. The result is a lot of “you know what I mean” conversations that somehow end in the wrong wall paint.

The good news is that you don’t need a degree in color theory to fix this, you just need to master five concepts.

You might discover, like I did, that a handful of well-chosen smart devices can quietly handle life's little annoyances without turning your home into a complicated tech project.

Every room needs bold or dark color to feel balanced and grounded. But, choosing colors for your home is a huge undertaking, and it isn't made any easier by how intimidating bold or dark colors can be.